Understanding Joint and Cartilage Development: Key Growth Milestones
Issues related to height development? Hello, Doctor. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. I have two questions to ask you: 1. At what age do the joints and cartilage in a normal person typically reach maturity and stop growi...
Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Ms. Cindy: Hello, the thickness of the cartilage is not significant, being less than 0.5 cm, which has a minimal impact on height and can be considered negligible. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Joint and Cartilage Development: Key Growth Milestones
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Cartilage Development in Orthopedics
Developmental issues Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your patience. I have a few questions to ask you. The first question is: If the growth plates of the bones have closed, can we also conclude that the cartilage between the joints (such as the cartilage in the knee and spine) wil...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, cartilage is an elastic structure that does not have a significant impact on height; the length of the bones is the primary factor affecting height. The thickest part of the articular cartilage is less than 0.5 cm, which has little effect on height. Changhua Hospital cares...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Cartilage Development in Orthopedics
Can X-rays of Hand Growth Plates Help Determine Height Potential?
Growth plate issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if X-rays of the growth plates in the hands can be taken to assess height potential, or if it is only possible to take X-rays of the feet?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, the knee joint and pelvis are more accurate. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Can X-rays of Hand Growth Plates Help Determine Height Potential?
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Height issues If a doctor has taken an X-ray of the foot and found growth plate markings, and the doctor mentioned that they are closed but there are still markings, can one still grow taller? Isn't it said that males can grow until the age of 25? Doctor, is it possible to g...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if the pelvic iliac growth plates have closed, the chances of further growth are low. The duration of growth varies for each individual, but most growth plates typically close between the ages of 18 and 20. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Can Long Legs Predict Height Growth in Adolescents?
Can leg length contribute to height increase? Hello, doctor. My height is currently 147 cm, making me the shortest boy. Although I am short, I have long legs. I am in the first year of junior high school, and I know I still have a lot of time to grow taller. However, people aroun...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, Jie! Having long legs (lower limbs) does not necessarily mean that one will be very tall. During the growth process, the growth plates in the lower limbs develop first, which is why it may seem like the upper and lower limbs grow longer initially. However, they may also st...[Read More] Can Long Legs Predict Height Growth in Adolescents?
Can Hanging from a Bar Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Growth plate fusion? Hello, doctor. I am a high school sophomore. Recently, I had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor said that my growth plates are almost fused, making it very difficult for me to grow taller. However, if I do pull-ups every day and supplement with prot...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, the timing of growth plate closure varies for each bone. Generally, the bones related to height, primarily the femur and tibia in the lower limbs, have four growth plates. In males, these growth plates typically close around the age of 18, while in females, they close arou...[Read More] Can Hanging from a Bar Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Understanding Human Cartilage Development and Its Changes After Puberty
Development of Human Cartilage Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask. 1. At what age does the development of human cartilage typically stop? 2. I understand that once the growth plates close, the development of hard bone ceases. Does this mean that after the completion of...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. Cartilage can be classified into three main types: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage. The cartilage found in the joints of the limbs is hyaline cartilage, which generally ceases to grow after adulthood. 2. Yes.[Read More] Understanding Human Cartilage Development and Its Changes After Puberty
Understanding Growth Plate Fractures: Recovery After Knee Surgery
Growth plate fracture Hello, I recently fractured my tibia near the knee while playing basketball. Is it normal for my knee to get stuck when bending? It has been one month since my surgery.
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, you inquired about a recent injury where you fractured your tibia near the knee while playing basketball, and now your knee bends and gets stuck. Could you please provide more details about the injury? Did you have surgery, and was a plate inserted? Bone fractures typicall...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Fractures: Recovery After Knee Surgery
Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty: Key Insights for Parents
Growth issues How can I know when puberty will start, when will there be a growth spurt in height, when do the growth plates close, and how much calcium should be supplemented through milk?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
During puberty, the voice changes, a prominent Adam's apple develops, body hair increases, and height grows more rapidly. Around the ages of 15 to 16, the growth plates will close, and calcium intake should be about 1200 mg per day.[Read More] Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty: Key Insights for Parents
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Impact on Height
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor Shi. Thank you for your response. Lastly, may I ask if you mean that after the growth plates have closed, no matter what one eats, they will not grow taller, correct? Thank you.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates have closed, consuming any food or medication will not allow them to regenerate. While it is possible to undergo surgery to lengthen the limbs, performing such surgery on normally proportioned limbs may not be worthwhile. Limb lengthening surgery is primari...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Impact on Height
Do Noodles Influence Height Growth? Understanding Growth Plates and Nutrition
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. First of all, I wish you a Happy New Year, and may your family be safe and everything go smoothly. I have two questions to ask you: 1. Are there any formal medical reports indicating that consuming flour can lead to increased height? I ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The impact of food on height is not significant; a balanced diet can support growth. The most influential factor on height is genetics. If the parents are tall, their children are likely to be taller as well, and vice versa. 2. Once growth plates have closed, it is not possibl...[Read More] Do Noodles Influence Height Growth? Understanding Growth Plates and Nutrition
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. I am 22 years old, 169 cm tall, and I just graduated from university. A few days ago, I had an X-ray of my growth plates. I thought I would be getting a full-body X-ray, but they only took images of my wrist. I went to see an orthopedic s...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates in male adults close by the age of 22, making it impossible for them to grow taller. Currently, administering growth hormone will not change this.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?
Can Scoliosis Treatment Help Increase Height? A 19-Year-Old's Inquiry
Inquiry about scoliosis and physical height increase? Hello doctor, I am currently 19 years old, 165 cm tall, and weigh 59 kg. My height has not increased much since the third year of junior high school. I had X-rays of my hand joints during my sophomore year of high school and f...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, after treatment for scoliosis, it is indeed possible to gain height. Scoliosis and shoulder asymmetry require rehabilitation therapy.[Read More] Can Scoliosis Treatment Help Increase Height? A 19-Year-Old's Inquiry
Understanding Height Changes: Growth Plate Closure and Aging Effects
Height issues Hello, Doctor, may I ask you a question? If we do not consider posture adjustments or the temporary increase in intervertebral disc hydration that can lead to a slight increase in height, is it impossible for an adult whose growth plates have already closed to grow ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Theoretically, once the growth plates have closed, an individual will no longer grow taller. As people age, their bones can become osteoporotic, leading to a decrease in height. Some individuals may experience compression fractures in their vertebrae, which can also result in a r...[Read More] Understanding Height Changes: Growth Plate Closure and Aging Effects
Understanding Genetic and Environmental Factors in Height Growth
Height: Genetic and Environmental Factors Hello Doctor: Based on a rough height formula (with no potential for inherited tall genes from the family, as the elder males are mostly below 170 cm and females below 165 cm), it can be estimated that the son would be around an average h...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Indeed, when it comes to height, genetic factors (heredity) have a greater influence than environmental factors (diet, exercise, lifestyle).[Read More] Understanding Genetic and Environmental Factors in Height Growth
Understanding Growth Plates: Pelvis Closure and Height Changes
Questions about growth plates? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask you, you mentioned last time that the pelvis is the last growth plate to close in the human body. If the pelvis is completely closed, does that mean the spinal growth plates are also completely closed? My second qu...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, 1. The pelvis is the last growth plate to close in the human body; therefore, if the pelvis is fully closed, it indicates that the spinal growth plates have also completely closed. 2. Measuring height in the morning is typically about 2-3 centimeters taller than in the eve...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Pelvis Closure and Height Changes
Understanding Surgery Risks and Costs for Mild X-Leg Correction
Surgical issues related to mild genu varum (bowleggedness)? I have mild genu varum (bow-leggedness), with X-ray measurements of 3° and 5°. The doctor mentioned that it was caused by insufficient muscle development during my growth period (173 cm). The growth plates have fused, an...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: If the angle you mentioned is accurate, the normal valgus angle of the knee for most individuals is 5-7 degrees, while you stated yours is approximately 3-5 degrees. Therefore, what is the necessity for valgus correction? Our physical characteristics are inherited from our...[Read More] Understanding Surgery Risks and Costs for Mild X-Leg Correction
Understanding Growth Plate Closure in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
The growth plates in the legs of a second-year junior high school student are closing rapidly? Hello Doctor, I am currently in the second year of junior high school, 14 years old, with a height of 163.2 cm and a weight of 73 kg. Last year, I was diagnosed with acquired bilateral ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are 14 years old, male, and entered puberty when transitioning from sixth grade to seventh grade. X-rays show that most of the growth plates have closed. Therefore, it is recommended that you drink more milk, go to bed before 11 PM, and engage in activities such as run...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
Can Adult Height Increase Through Spinal Exercises? A Medical Inquiry
Inquiry about height increase (related to the spine) (Terlipressin) Hello Doctor: I am a 22-year-old student, currently about 167 cm tall, and my growth rate has been very slow. It seems that my growth plates have closed. Recently, I came across a company (Tolo Gao) that promotes...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, I do not understand the system theory you mentioned regarding the company. Please forgive me.[Read More] Can Adult Height Increase Through Spinal Exercises? A Medical Inquiry
Understanding Growth Guidance Surgery for Limb Length Discrepancy in Children
Treatment for leg length discrepancy? Hello Doctor, my daughter has congenital clubfoot on her left foot, and she has been receiving treatment since birth. She is currently 8 years old. Aside from a noticeable size difference in the soles of her feet, she also has a leg length di...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. The risks associated with reverse growth guidance surgery are similar to those of general orthopedic surgeries; however, children tend to have faster healing times and lower risks of nonunion or infection. Side effects may include excessive growth suppression or uneven ...[Read More] Understanding Growth Guidance Surgery for Limb Length Discrepancy in Children